The Challenge comprises four events, which are neither too long nor too difficult; however, we have worked hard to ensure that there is enough challenge for beginner and pro alike. Both walkers and runners can enter as there are categories for both.
From its inception in 1991, the CariFin Health and Fitness Club has sought to bring financial institutions together through its many projects, promoting physical fitness among all.
The Club’s Urban Challenge and Cross Country Run and Family Day is comprised of a series of events designed to ignite that natural spirit of competition we all possess. It helps to encourage a more active lifestyle through responsibility for one's health. The CariFin Health and Fitness Club through its foresight has brought employers of various financial institutions and their employees into an environment of camaraderie with the primary aim of fostering bonds and promoting physical fitness.
As the voice of Lupus, CariFin is able to use this medium to raise funds for the Lupus Society of Trinidad and Tobago. This support enables the Club to assist the foundation in raising awareness and improving the quality of the lives of those afflicted with a disease that many know little of.
Over the years, CariFin has increased the number of events and as a result each organization has been encouraged to rise to the occasion.
2020 Carifin Events
Torch Run
 | The first event of the CariFin Games begins with the Torch Run. Having started in 2002, this event kicks off the CariFin Games. This event provides each team with the opportunity to show their commitment and support to the games. Each participating team will be assigned a pre-determined location along the 1 lap route and they will bring in the Torch together. |
Savannah 1 Lap Run/Walk
 | The 1 Lap Savannah is a single Lap around the Queen’s Park Savannah; and has been a benchmark for speed and fitness within the City. It is one of three warm up events meant to stroke the competitive fires of the participating organizations. This event establishes the positioning of the institutions as they move through the other events and usually spans a distance of 2:28 miles. Start Location: Queen's Park Savannah (opposite Victoria Avenue) Start Time: 5:30pm Winning Run Time 2019: 14:53 - Jean Paul Drakes Winning Walk Time 2019: 28:10 - Tessa Weekes |
Green Mile
 | The next Urban Challenge is the One Lap Green Mile. This takes place around the "Sand Track" on the inside of the Queen’s Park Savannah. The top time achieved in this event is 5.01 minutes. Other participants of varied levels of fitness have finished in approximately 11 minutes. However, the question remains...who can beat this time. Start Location: Inside the Queen's Park Savannah (opposite the President's House) Start Time: 5:30pm Winning Run Time 2019: 05:12 - Jean Paul Drakes Winning Walk Time 2019: 10:32 - Desmond Christian |
Chancellor Challenge
 | This race is judged via two main categories, Running or Walking. This is an opportunity for the participant to discover whether they possess the strength, stamina and speed to make it to the top of the Chancellor Hill. The points keep racking up for the respective organizations as their employees complete each challenge. Start Location: Emperor Valley Zoo Car Park/Lady Chancellor Road Start Time: 5:30pm Winning Run Time 2019: 14:13 - Jean Paul Drakes Winning Walk Time 2019: 24:12 - Neil Dingwall |
Aerobic Burnout
 | CariFin has a unique fitness burnout. Though it began in 2014 it has introduced a sense of balance and has added variety to this packed itinerary. It is meant to challenge the avid runner or walker by encouraging them to go outside his or her normal routine and do something new, different and fun. |
Event schedule
- Sat, March 14, 2020 7:00 AM - Torch Run
- Wed, March 25, 2020 5:00 PM - One Lap Savannah
- Wed, April 1, 2020 5:00 PM - Green Mile
- Wed, April 15, 2020 5:00 PM - Chancellor Challenge
- Wed, April 22, 2020 5:00 PM - Aerobics Burn-out
- Sat, April 25, 2020 12:00 PM - Cricket & Football
- Sat, May 9, 2020 10:00 AM - All Fours
- Sat, May 23, 2020 10:00 AM - Table Tennis
- Sun, June 7, 2020 10:00 AM - CariFUN Day (Cross Country Run & Walk)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Wayne Roberts
- Phone
- +1 868-487-9487
- Website
- Visit website
